As a participant, you may be entitled to certain exemptions based on your level of participation in the event. Please contact your event organizer.

The information you provide is collected under the authority of Section 107(9) of the Customs Act for the purpose of the facilitation of border coordination services for organizers of international events being held in Canada. The information may be disclosed to other government departments and agencies for the purposes of providing assistance with admissibility requirements.

Individuals have the right of access to, the protection and correction of their personal information under the Privacy Act – Section 12. The information collected is described under the International Events Personal Information Bank CBSA PPU 040 which is detailed at www.infosource.gc.ca.

Major international events

Events such as the Pan American Games, G8 summits or World Youth Day can create temporary and irregular border pressures. To address these pressures, the CBSA's Major Events Management team offers a variety of event coordination services including:

Liaising with authorities on any admissibility requirements;

Supporting import and export requirements with all Canadian government departments and agencies;

Determining eligibility for special entitlements and whether duties and taxes must be paid;

Ensuring that border services officers can process people and goods for your event in a timely and effective manner; and

Offering continuous guidance based on extensive experience and precedence.

Conventions, meetings, trade shows and exhibitions

Foreign expeditions and arctic research

The CBSA's Foreign Expeditions and Arctic Research (FEAR) program serves as an information focal point for expedition organizers who are planning travel to Canada, including Canada's Far North. The mandate of this program ensures that expedition planners receive accurate, timely and consistent information.

The Foreign Expeditions and Arctic Research program provides border-related information to foreign expeditions taking place in Canada while ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and safety procedures. Clients include scientific research forays, the international research community, Arctic explorers, foreign educational institutions, and the high-adventure travel industry.

For more information or to include the Foreign Expeditions and Arctic Research program in the planning phase of an upcoming expedition, please contact us by e-mail at FEAR-EERA@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

Resources:

D8 series of memoranda — Information on the legislation, regulations, policies and procedures related to temporary imports.